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Lopes 79-74 win over the Colorado Kings
The Lamar Community College Men’s Basketball team opened up the 2011-2012 campaign with 79-74 win over the Colorado Kings last Thursday night. Lamar would come out of the gates pretty slow, the Lopes struggled to find a rhythm on both ends. “I think we were a little too excited at first.” Stated head coach Adam […]
Business of the Week – Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight the Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning. Give them a call at: 719.940-0249 Heavens Best Carpet Cleaning is a franchise […]
9TH Annual Fantasy Tree
The 9th Annual Fantasy Tree fundraising event will be held on Saturday, November 17th, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., at the Lamar Elks Lodge, 28157 US Hwy 287, in Lamar. The Fantasy Tree auction is a fundraising event to support the maintenance and operations of a four county “Safe House” which is operated by the Domestic […]
New Look for Downtown Lamar
The Lamar Partnership will unveil a new brand for Historic Downtown Lamar at a special event that will be held on November 9, 2012 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Shore Arts Center, Downtown Lamar. “This project is all about creating new energy Downtown and attracting new investment by community members and business,” said Shawna Hodge, Main Street Director. […]
Local FFA Members Named to National Honor
INDIANAPOLIS – Each year, the National FFA Organization is proud to honor the FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. That honor, the American FFA Degree, is bestowed up on a select group of […]
Letter to the Editor – Skip Ruedeman – Politics & Energy
Letter to the Editor Holy Cow! Have we lost view of common sense? Wouldn’t it be comforting if the politicians would think before they said something? Why would I expect that after listening to these folks for almost two years that they would say something that would make sense. Does wind energy make sense? It […]
CDOT Offers Multiple Resources for Traveler Information This Winter
All are free and are offered statewide STATEWIDE — As part of Winter Weather Awareness Week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) would like to remind motorists of the numerous free resources CDOT provides for obtaining traffic, road condition, and highway information. CDOT urges motorists to utilize these resources before you travel to ensure you […]
Pre-Natal Care Now Available at High Plains
High Plains Community Health Center is now accepting patients for pre-natal care in partnership with Prowers Medical Group. High Plain’s providers will see low risk expecting mothers until the thirty-second week of their pregnancy and then transfer them to Dr. Portner at Prowers Medical Group for the completion of their pre-natal care and delivery. Dr. […]
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers Visit to the New Partners for HOPE Center
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers pay a visit to the new Partners for HOPE Center – featured above, are several members of Partners for HOPE Board of Directors, teachers and volunteers and many of their wonderful students. The HOPE Center (formerly the Teen Center) has been providing a safe-haven for hundreds of Lamar students […]
Patient Centered Medical Home Upgraded
High Plains Community Health Center has been notified of its Recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Level III Patient Centered Medical Home based on 2011 Standards. High Plains was Recognized under 2009 standards in February of 2011. Since that time NCQA issued more stringent upgraded standards that High Plains has […]
Business of the Week – Frontier Bank
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight the Frontier Bank. Give them a call at: 719.336-4351 Providing financial service has been the business at hand on […]
CDOT and the Colorado Office of Emergency Management Encourage Motorists to Prepare for Winter
DENVER – This week, October 21- October 27 is Colorado Winter Weather Awareness Week and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado Office of Emergency Management are offering some tips on how to get yourself and your vehicle prepared for inclement weather. “This time of year, winter weather can strike at any time, which means […]
Decision Time for Prowers County Commissioner Voters
The Prowers Journal hosted a Prowers County Candidates forum for the local Commissioner’s race on Monday, October 15. Four candidates are vying for two positions available for District One and District Three. The District One race is between incumbent Henry Schnabel and challenger Don Seufer. District Three is an open race between Jillane Hixson and […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers and Directors Congratulate The Lamar Fire Department for 125 Years of Service
HAPPY 125th BIRTHDAY LAMAR FIRE DEPARTMENT! The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Directors and Honkers paid a visit to the Lamar Fire Department, 505 South Main Street, to congratulate them for 125 years of dedicated service. Marshall Cook, Fire Chief, and his committed staff, provide fire protection, emergency medical transport, rescue and hazardous materials response, and fire […]
Runnin’ Lopes Booster Club Announces Adopt-An-Athlete
(Lamar, Colorado; October 16, 2012) The Lamar Community College Runnin’ Lopes Booster Club announces the creation of an Adopt-an-Athlete program, effective immediately. This exciting development gives Booster Club and community members the opportunity to show support for LCC athletes and become more involved in Runnin’ Lopes athletics. The Adopt-an-Athlete program is set to be in […]
Hartshorn Wins District FFA Creed Speaking Event, Murdock Places 3rd
LAMAR— Matthew Hartshorn of the Lamar FFA Chapter won first place in the District Creed Speaking Contest. Hartshorn will receive a plaque and a medal at the District Banquet in recognition of his accomplishment. In addition, he will represent District 7 in the state competition during the 85th Colorado FFA Convention in June in Sterling, […]
Business of the Week – Fellowship Credit Union
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight the Fellowship Credit Union. Give them a call at: 719.336-5511 Fellowship Credit Union has been serving Colorado communities since […]
Meet the Judge of the 2012 Autumn Art Show
Accomplished Artist, Tim Deibler will be the judge for the 2012 Autumn Art Show hosted by The Southeast Colorado Arts Guild in conjunction with The Southeast Colorado Arts Council. The show will be open to the public from Tuesday, October 23 to Friday, October 26 with a Wine and Cheese Reception to be held on […]
Lamar, Springfield, and Las Animas Animal Shelter Dogs Get NEW Beds
Animal Shelter dogs will have nice raised beds this winter, keeping them dry and warm and off the shelter’s concrete floor. Thanks to grant writing assistance from George Oberlander and grant funds from Pepsi, shelter dogs in Lamar, Las Animas and Springfield have received beds, toys, chews and replacement bed covers. Lamar Shelter staff Kenny […]
State Board Visits Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; October 10, 2012) Yesterday on October 9, 2012 the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) President and Executive Staff had their annual visit to the Lamar Community College campus. In attendance were John Trefny, SBCCOE Chair, Rich Martinez, SBCCOE Vice chair, Bernadette Marquez, […]